Looking for a compact scope for my AR that isn't garbage

[Daniel Hunter]

Does anyone make a compact scope for AR's that isn't a piece of junk? I'm looking for a decent scope for my Stag 2T that won't end up in the trash, break the bank or look ridiculous because it looks too big on my compact rifle.

I was considering these two but they're a little longer than I'd like....

Millet DMS
Leupold Mark AR 1.5-4x20

[scfast]

Both are good in the price range but add the new Nikon 223 1-4x and if you can spare a little more coin The trijicon TR-24. Then decide illuminated reticle vs non.and it may be worth while to get a true or close to true 1x vs the leupy

[Daniel Hunter]

I checked the specs. of those two scopes and they're both around 10" long. I was hoping for something with a shorter over all length.

[scfast]

Well i guess you need the leupold then it appears to be the shortest 1-4x i have seen at 9.2in.If you want shorter you should look into an Aimpoint or ACOG.But fyi none of these 1-4x scopes look "Ridiculous" on a 16" ar or even an SBR for that matter IMHO.
Millet DMS 1-4x
Leupold AR 1.5-4
Nikon 223 1-4x
Burris XTR 1-4x
trijicon TR24 1-4x
Meopta K dot 1-4x

[Daniel Hunter]

Thanks for the info.

[CHS]

ACOG. Very short, definitely not a piece of junk. Under a thousand.

[Daniel Hunter]

Ok, I went and did it.....

I ordered an ACOG TA33G-8

[scfast]

Good choice with good eye relief vs the TA31 .Should fit your needs nicely .From your post i did not think you were looking for an ACOG..Not cheap and not in the same league as the 2 scopes you listed.

[Daniel Hunter]

It was more than I initially wanted to spend. The compact, low cost scope I was hoping for just didn't exist. I was hoping there was a modern day, high quality equivalent of the old 4x Colt scopes but I just couldn't find one. All the conventional tube scopes just looked too large in my eyes for my little 2T.

Basically the more I thought about it the more I realized it was the best choice for what I wanted.

3-4x magnification, a compact size and decent quality. The lighted reticle without a need for batteries was a very strong plus as well.

[Full Clip]

Buy once, cry once.

[Neil McCauley]

That isn't garbage? Just avoid the fake stuff they sell here.

[Daniel Hunter]

No, I didn't order a knock off....I placed an order with Midway today before lunch.

[shark92651]

Did you consider the Trijicon TR24? These are really nice.

http://riflegear.com/p-791-trijicon-accupoint-1-4x24-30mm-riflescope-with-green-triangle-reticle.aspx

ACOGs are great too! I'm sure you won't regret your choice.

[Daniel Hunter]

I wanted a shorter over all length (as funny as that sounds) I just didn't like the look of a long scope on a short rifle (this is going on a Stag 2T).

The ACOG that I ordered is around 6" long and all the tube scopes are around 10".

If I was putting this on a rifle instead of a carbine I'd be more inclined to go with a longer scope.

[Preacher]

How much did it set you back?